Category: Family

Colleen made the leap out of Elementary School today, advancing out of the 5th grade. She is our last to complete her Elementary years at Henderson, the school that is literally next door to us. We’ve been very lucky to have our kids start their educations at such a great school. Colleen was recognized with two awards; an Academic Award for earning a straight – A average in her whole 5th grade year, and the Principal’s Award for having the highest grade average in her class.

Congratulations Colleen! We are very proud of you.

My dad recently shared this photo from a slide he digitized. From the age of my sister and our clothes I’d guess it’s from the spring of 1973. From Left to right are my brothers Sean, Kevin, myself, Jennifer, and our wonderful and loving mother. Happy Mother’s Day Mom! You’re the best, and we love you.

Here’s a flashback from the Casey video archives, the 2002 Pinewood Derby. Over the years I’ve participated in a half-dozen or so of these scouting events. Some kids show up each year with finely crafted hot-rods that their fathers have obviously put many hours of work into. I’m not that Dad. Even if I put many hours into it, I’m just not a woodworking type. And so typically, a night or two before the race, when the the task couldn’t be put off any longer, my son Will and I would hack our pine block into some kind of shape, get some paint on it, glue on the wheels and some weights and hope for the best. But in 2002 we found some inspiration by decorating Will’s entry with a sponsorship from my company, casey.com, and maybe that was what was needed (or maybe it was the well placed bolts in the passenger seat), because our close fourth place finish was our best ever in a Pinewood Derby, and only Ludwig Von could capture the feeling. Please excuse the herky-jerky camera work, the adrenaline was flowing strong and I just couldn’t keep still.

Colleen did not want to start 2007 with the unfinished business of any lose teeth, and with help from her Dad, this one was yanked before the clock struck midnight.

Fourteen years old… when did that happen?! Well, we’re doing something right son, because you are growing into a fine young man. You make us proud, and we love you.

Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday Katie!

We love you!

My youngest reached double-digits today. Yes, my baby girl is 10, holy smokes! We hosted a pirate-themed sleepover with 11 of her gal pals last night, and the walls are still echoing from the fest. A grand time was had by all.

Happy Birthday Baby! (yes, I’ll call you ‘Baby’ no matter how old you are).

I love you.